Pakistan build solid platform at 179-1 in Mirpur Test

Earlier, Bangladesh were bowled out for 413 runs in their first innings.

DHAKA: The second day of the first Test between Pakistan national cricket team and Bangladesh national cricket team ended with Pakistan reaching 179 for 1 in their second innings, still trailing by 234 runs.

Pakistan will need to overcome the deficit to erase Bangladesh’s first-innings lead and gain control of the match.

Opener Imam-ul-Haq was dismissed for 45 runs, while the unbeaten partnership was anchored by Azan Awais, who scored 85*, and Abdullah Fazal, who remained not out on 37 at stumps.

Earlier, Bangladesh were bowled out for 413 runs in their first innings. The home side was powered by notable batting performances, including Najmul Hossain Shanto’s 101, Mominul Haque’s 91, and Mushfiqur Rahim’s 71.

Pakistan’s bowling attack delivered a strong performance, with Mohammad Abbas leading the charge by taking five wickets. Shaheen Afridi claimed three wickets, while Hassan Ali and Noman Ali picked up one wicket each.

The match remains finely poised as Pakistan look to reduce the deficit on the third day.